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December Holiday Event
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:15 to 1:00 - HR Metrics with Bill Kowalski. Bill is a former attorney and former HR VP with Pepsico.
Program:
Bill will give us an introduction to HR measurements, show us how to apply measurements thoughtfully, measure our intangibles, link actions to deliverables and show us what areas of our business we can measure.
Facilitator’s Bio:
William Kowalski is a Human Resource Consultant , specializing in the areas of strategic HR management, leadership development, employee and labor relations, staffing and selection practices, HR compliance, and workplace culture development. Mr. Kowalski obtained his J.D. from the University of North Dakota, and B.A. from St. Bonaventure University. He has attended the Human Resource Executive Program at the University of Michigan, and has continued his professional learning with certifications from Northwestern, UW – Madison, DDI, Linkage and other leading organizations.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Breakfast Buffet will be served
This is our Strategic planning session.
Special location – Judson College 1151 N. State St., Elgin, IL 60123
Program:
The strategic planning meeting will focus on developing a plan to meet each of top 5 goals. Participants will be divided into groups for discussion of each goal. Discussions on each of the 5 goals will be timed with a desired outcome of planning steps for the board to take into 2011 to meet the objectives of the membership. Individual participants will be able to implement the skills they learn at the meeting back in their workplaces.
Facilitator’s Bio:
Karla Dobbeck, a certified professional in Human Resource Management, founded Human Resource Techniques, Inc. in 1997. She is a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, The Tooling & Manufacturing Association. In addition, Ms. Dobbeck is a past president of Stateline SHRM, IFVSHRM and the former Chairwoman of the McHenry County Workforce Development Board (MCEDC).
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:15 to 1:00 - We vote for Board Members for 2010 at this meeting
Compensation Strategy
Employees expect fair pay for a fair days work. Companies agree and want to remain competitive while controlling costs. This is what a Compensation Strategy is all about. Compensation is more than salary and needs to be reviewed in its totality. Compensation consists of salary, benefits, incentive plans and performance/bonus plans. The question now becomes how to balance total compensation with expense limitations. In this session you will learn the basics of compensation strategy:
? What is compensation
? Why do you need a strategy
? How to determine salaried
? Costing out benefit plans
? Do your incentive plans work
? Finding the balance between company results and performance
? Communicating to employees their total value – Compensation Statements
Andrea is knowledgeable in the full spectrum of human resources activities, her passion is in assisting small businesses achieve success through their people. She works alongside entrepreneurs, managers, and owners as an advisor to ensure legal compliance, as a consultant to set up human resource program, as a coach to make them great people leaders and as a mentor to on-site employees.
IL SHRM State Council Conference & Exposition
August 2 - 3
"HR Leaders: Inspire, Support, Challenge"
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 530-8300
Conference Contact: Carolyn Sperl
Phone: (630) 285-1140
E-mail: cjsperl@sbcglobal.net
Visit the website for conference details:
http://www.illinoisshrm.org
July and August – Chapter Meeting Summer Break
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 11:15 to 1:00
“HR Role Models; What it Means to be a Strategic Leader in the 21st Century” with Donna Rogers - Donna is the State Director Elect for SHRM.
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Donna Rogers bases her presentation on the SHRM Foundation DVD that shares the insights and experiences of CEO's and chief HR officers in progressive companies where HR is a strategic business leader. She will examine HR Role Models, HR in Sync, and HR in High-Tech in large and small companies. Participants will also complete a self-assessment exercise. |
Donna has been an HR practitioner since 1991. She runs her own consulting firm, providing general HR project assistance and advice, primarily to organizations that do not have an HR professional on site. She is a management faculty member at the University of Illinois-Springfield where she teaches HR Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development and Career Development. She holds a master of Education in Human Resources Development from UIUC and Bachelors from SIU. She has been named HR Professional of the Year and Supervisor of the Year. Her business was named Small Business of the Year for Home Based Business.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - “The Language of Motivation”
While the subject of motivation includes many areas (tips for best practices, Maslow’s hierarchy and intrinsic motivators, the concept of flow and how to create flow in the workplace) this one hour workshop will focus on the power of language to motivate. We will explore:
· Language that helps us keep our employees accountable in the workplace and
· Language that helps our teams stay optimistic and resilient.
By exploring the words that we use with our teams, and the explanations they give us--we can understand workplace dynamics and create a more robust and productive team.
Laura Lewis-Barr has been teaching and coaching adults for over 15 years. Laura began graduate studies in Counseling Psychology but eventually returned to the theatre and earned a Masters Degree in Performing Arts. Using her extensive theatre background, Laura creates lively presentations and training workshops on a wide variety of topics including: dynamic presentation skills, emotional intelligence, time management, conflict resolution, creativity, and customer service. She is also a Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Certified trainer and a certified trainer through Development Dimensions International.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 – “The Obama Effect” - 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
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The program discussion will include the status, implementation and in some cases the construction of the following legislation: EFCA, Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, ADAAA, ENDA, Paycheck Fairness Act of 2009, The Fair Pay Act of 2009, Patriot Employer Act of 2009, AFA, the FOREWARN Act of 2009, and the RESPECT Act. Plus two Illinois-specific items: Illinois Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”) and Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Our continuing education program will expand our knowledge of the 2009 legislative changes and how these changes will affect our roles as HR professionals. |
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Mark M. Trapp is our speaker and an associate in the Labor and Employment and Litigation Practices in Epstein Becker & Green’s Chicago Office. He has counseled unionized companies in labor relations, including representation in all phases of the grievance process and arbitration. He also has extensive experience in claims involving discrimination brought pursuant to Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and the FMLA, as well as claims under state law, and those involving trade secrets and non-competition agreements. He most recently was successful defending a lawsuit alleging race discrimination and retaliation in a weeklong jury trial in the District of Columbia. |
Thursday, January 21, 2010 Presentation - Two Speakers - 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
"The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit."
One General HRCI strategic credit will be gained through this meeting for SPHR
Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
James T. Evans
The Incumbent Worker Training Grant Presentation will explain how The River Valley WIB`s Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program is authorized through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2008. This initiative is jointly administered by the River Valley Workforce Investment Board (RVWIB) and the Kane County Department of Employment & Education (KCDEE) to assist businesses in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb Counties to maintain and improve economic competitiveness by providing high-skill training for their existing workforce. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to eligible employers to assist with certain expenses associated with skills upgrade training for full-time permanent employees.
To celebrate the Holidays and recognize the dedication, efforts and hard work of our membership, please plan to join us for our annual Christmas party.
When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course
875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
Please bring a holiday grab bag with a value of no more than $10.00
This is a member’s only event and there is no charge to attend. See you there.
One General HRCI strategic credit will be gained through this meeting for SPHR
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Aligning Minds and Hearts: The Saying and Doing Gap in Change
Reeti Nair – Facilitator
The participants will be able to • List challenges of change management • Explain transition management • Identify there job application.
Aligning Minds and Hearts: The Saying and Doing Gap in Change Knowing “Why” and "What" of Change Is Not Enough! Have you ever wondered why all the education and training, change management consulting, and books and articles help so little in change management? What are the characteristics of organizations that successfully transition in times of dramatic change? Change-management programs can succeed only if employees at all levels develop the desire and the skills to make changes.
Reeti Nair is the founder and principal consultant for Alignaâ, Inc., a Chicago based consulting and food products firm. She has spent the last twenty years working in R&D, manufacturing, and human resources in various capacities. Reeti’s extensive experience in business management spans several years. She has facilitated transformation efforts of organizations to meet critical business needs. These large efforts included strategic planning, organizational development, external benchmarking, industry analysis, reengineering processes, intercultural communications, diversity, change and transition management, branding, and team training.
Reeti has a Masters degree in Operations and Technology Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. She also has an advanced degree in Physics.
Location:
Hennessey's Steak House
2300 Bushwood Ave (Just north of I-90 off Randall Rd)
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 844-3600
HRCI strategic credit will be gained through this meeting for SPHR
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 9:00 am - 12:00pm
Strategic Planning Meeting - Thomas Aquilina – Facilitator
Learning Outcomes: SHRM members will participate in a strategic planning management technique using a step-by-step process to learn and follow. Strategic Planning is also an art, especially when it comes to intuitively choosing priorities, making decisions, and energizing others through the planning process. The activities that the SHRM organization will complete in the process are designed to enable them to be a more effective strategic planner in order to achieve organizational goals.
Process:
· Conduct a SWOT analysis for the following critical factors:
· Member services
· Communications
· Membership retention and expansion
· Creating membership clarity and strengths
· Community involvement
· Future of chapter and committees
· Obstacles
· Review how the strategic plans are to be implemented, measured, and identify who’s accountable for the action steps to support the strategic plan.
Tom has more than 35 years of sales, marketing and management consulting experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry, including a variety of management positions at Western Family Foods, Nabisco, and The NutraSweet Company. Tom founded Aquilina & Associates, Inc. in 1996 and focuses on the development of effective strategies to identify synergisms and create linkage between retailers and manufacturers to achieve common goals. Tom is a professor at St. Joseph’s University Master Program; Course: Store Brands Sales and Marketing Strategies. Tom also serves on a number of steering committees for the food industry and facilitates strategic planning retreats for various CPG companies to include benchmarking clients’ products and services versus competition.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:15pm
This program has been approved for 1 General recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
Creating an Environment for Success
Learning how to motivate employees is as difficult as learning how to motivate teen-agers! The fact is people motivate themselves. In this session you will learn how to encourage self-motivated employees to stay energized! Learning Outcomes: Creating an encouraging atmosphere. The importance of the selection process Setting expectations Rewarding good performance Problem employees - what to do
Karla Dobbeck, a certified professional in Human Resource Management, founded Human Resource Techniques, Inc. in 1997. She is currently a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, The Tooling & Manufacturing Association and is recently certified by the Better Business Bureau. She is the current the President of The Illinois Fox Valley Chapter of The Society for Human Resource Management in Kane County. Ms. Dobbeck’s clients include business associations, manufacturing companies, not-for-profits, municipalities and service companies. Her accomplishments include developing effective communication tools, auditing the human resource function and designing systems to enhance a company’s ability to manage and develop their employees. As a speaker and trainer, Ms. Dobbeck presents informational topics and provides training in many aspects of human resource management and employee compliance issues. Her audiences include professional and business organizations, private companies, associations, chambers of commerce and government groups.
Location:
Hennessey's Steak House
2300 Bushwood Ave (Just north of I-90 off Randall Rd)
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 844-3600
If you are interested in attending this event, email your rsvp to: illinoisfoxvalleyshrm@yahoo.com
Cost is $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday August 13 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Our 2nd annual membership recruitment and member social.
Complimentary beverages and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.
This event will engage our attendees in an interactive game of "Who Wants to Avoid Making Your Employee a Millionaire? (2009): An interactive Quiz Show for Human Resource Professionals.
Join us to win prizes and accolades as HR professionals will try to answer and outwit our host and Attorney at Law, Steve Teplinksky.
Steve is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, and a former member of the Management Committee. His primary focus is the representation of management in all aspects of employment and labor law, with special emphasis in counseling and defending employers in employment discrimination and other litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators. Steve also works with clients on preventative measures, developing and implementing policies and counseling on day-to-day employment and labor issues. Mr. Teplinsky frequently presents speeches, seminars and training sessions on numerous employment law topics, including sexual harassment, hiring, termination, contingent workforce, FMLA and Americans with Disabilities Act and Best Practices for Employers. Mr. Teplinsky has been selected by his peers to the Leading Lawyers Network among Labor and Employment Law attorneys. Professional Activities include memberships with: Society For Human Resource Management • Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois • Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois • Labor & Employment Sections, American and Illinois Bar Associations • Transportation Lawyers Association
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:15pm
OUR SPEAKER – Gregory D. Stobbe, J.D., SPHR
“Revisions to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993”
Greg recently joined HRadvantage as Principal Consultant. HRadvantage is a human resources consulting firm and a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Greg brings combined experience with Fortune 500 Human Resource administration with his legal background in employee relations. He supports his clients in the areas of functional HR assessments, regulatory and internal procedural compliance, employee risk management, management training, harassment investigations and general day-to-day HR advice.
Previous to joining HRadvantage, Greg engaged in the solo practice of law in the Western Suburbs. He concentrated in advising and empowering clients to proactively manage and minimize their Employment Related risks in the areas of Human Resource Policies, Procedures and Compliance. Prior to engaging in his own practice, he spent over 15 years as Vice President of Administration and Human Resources for First Commonwealth, Inc., a Chicago based dental benefits organization. He maintains an SPHR certification, is on both the Board and Legislative committees of the HRA of Greater Oakbrook SHRM Chapter, and holds a law degree from DePaul University’s College of Law and is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
FMLA Presentation Overview:
A. Relevant Background
B. Effective Date of Final Rule- January, 16, 2009
C. New Military Leave Entitlements
D. Revisions in response to public comments solicited by DOL
E. Theme of New Law is “Shared Responsibility” II. What is New / Clarified / Reaffirmed
a. Coverage Issues
b. Employee Leave Entitlements
c. Employer Notice Obligations
d. Employee Notice Obligations
e. Medical Continuation Forms and Processes
F. Military Family Leave Provisions
G. New Optional and Required FMLA Forms / Postings
H. Miscellaneous III. Employer Action Steps
a. Update FMLA Policies
b. Update FMLA posters and notices
c. Develop FMLA Guidelines and Procedures
d. Update / develop certification forms and template letter
e. Training
I. What May be in Store Next?
a. Obama Administration Platform
b. Leave / Leave Related Bills in Congress
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Business and Industry Conference
7:00 am - 1:30pm
Elgin Community College – UBC
1700 Spartan Drive Elgin, IL
Adapting to Existing Circumstances - A Conference on Resources and Strategies!
This half-day event features keynote speaker Dr. Thom Lisk, Author of Noble Leadership.
Keynote Address: “Decide Not to Participate in the Recession!”
Great People Get Better, Never Bitter. Circumstances need not dictate your success. Dr. Lisk will help you refocus on your core values, your mission, your vision and activate you to empower your team to offset challenges, creating a journey that is rewarding. End result: more customer loyalty, more personal satisfaction. Learn ways to better anticipate and prepare for that which is ahead. You don’t want to miss this most insightful, thought-provoking and entertaining session.
Workshop presentations include the following topics:
- Great Service Begins with a Lean Process
- Combustible Dust in Industry: Preventing & Mitigating the Effects of Fires and Explosions
- Employee Disengagement May Affect 80 Percent of the Workforce
- Maximizing Your Internal Talent
- Assessing Technical/Industrial Training and Knowledge Base and Sustainable Energy
- Leading the Four Generations for Positive Results
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Leading in Turbulent Times
- Transition to ISO 9001:2008
- Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DECO) Energy Division and ETIP (Employer Training Investment Program)
- Navigating Web 2.0 for the Workplace
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:15pm
OUR SPEAKER – Jeffrey Risch, Attorney with Wessels Sherman
“Employment and Labor Law Legislative Update”
Attorney Jeffrey Risch is a management-side labor and employment law attorney with the law firm of Wessels Sherman. Attorney Risch is deeply involved with various trade associations and lobbying groups that are directly engaged in the legislative process on the State and Federal levels. Attorney Risch will share his insights and experiences on these cutting edge developments.
Employment law is constantly evolving. Today’s managers in any type of organization operate in a complex and litigious environment. Every employment decision your organization makes must meet strict legal criteria. What was legal last year may now be a huge financial liability. It is important to know not only what the law states, but also how the law has been interpreted in recent court decisions and how new statutes could affect your business. It’s also necessary to understand how the political landscape will change how and to what extent these laws are enforced.
A. FMLA Amendments – (Military Leave Added & New Regulations Unleashed)
B. GINA (Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act)
C. E-Verify (Illinois vs. Federal Law)
D. Illinois Human Rights Act Amendments (State Court Lawsuits)
E. New EEOC Guidance Alerts
F. Americans with Disabilities Act (New Amendments)
G. Wage/Hour Law Changes
H. Illinois Prevailing Wage Amendments – New Substance Abuse Laws
I. New Requirements Re: Group Health Insurance
J. New Developments Re: Applications & OFCCP Requirements
K. Workplace Identity Theft
L. Retirement Reform & Employee Benefit Litigation Updates
M. New Income Withholding Requirements
N. Attack on Independent Contractor Status (New IL Employee Classification Act)
O. Other Key Legislative Updates & Developments
P. Proposed Legislation --- The Election Aftermath
1) Employee Free Choice Act
2) Lily Ledbetter Act (Equal Pay Lawsuits Expanded)
3) Other Interesting Developments & How the New Administration Will Change the Rules
4) The Impact of Governor Blagojevich
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:15pm
“Dismantling Your Wage and Hour Time Bombs: Strategies for Ducking the Explosion of Wage-Hour Litigation” – Neil Dishman, Attorney at Law Jackson Lewis, LLP
One of the fastest-growing areas of employment litigation over the last few years is disputes over how employees are paid. Employers are more vulnerable than ever to employee lawsuits over unpaid overtime, "off the clock" work, illegal deductions from paychecks, and meal and rest breaks. It is not hard to see why these lawsuits have proliferated -- employers are subject to a confusing mishmash of federal and state wage laws, many of which do not comport with "common sense," and the penalties for non-compliance can be steep. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to identify common vulnerabilities in their company's pay practices -- and how to remedy them before expensive and risky litigation ensues. Topics to be covered include:
- Are your "exempt" employees really exempt?
- Are your employees performing "off the clock" work for which you could be liable?
- What constitutes “working time”? Must you pay employees for every moment spent “telecommuting” or using a Blackberry?
- Can you really classify that person as an "independent contractor"?
Neil H. Dishman is an associate in the Chicago office of Jackson Lewis LLP, a national law firm representing management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. Mr. Dishman defends employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Dishman is a member of the Firm’s Wage-Hour Practice Group and devotes a significant portion of his practice to wage-hour issues. Mr. Dishman is a member of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Division). Mr. Dishman is an active member of the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce as well as serving on the boards of directors of both the Human Resources Association of Greater Oak Brook, as Co-Legislative Director, and the Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation, as Vice President.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 11:15 am - 1:15pm
"Does MySpace = My Business?” - Steve Teplinksky, Attorney at Law
The line between personal and work-related conduct, such as the use of e-mail, blogging, web development, and other non-employer-sanctioned electronic communications, continues to blur. This session will examine cutting edge employment issues related to hiring, monitoring, and disciplining employees for use/misuse of electronic communication devices at work. This interactive presentation will include discussion of effective policies to address these issues, the current trends and legal implications of GPS monitoring employees and disciplining employees for their blogs and web sites.
Steve is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, and a former member of the Management Committee. His primary focus is the representation of management in all aspects of employment and labor law, with special emphasis in counseling and defending employers in employment discrimination and other litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators. Mr. Teplinsky has been selected by his peers to the Leading Lawyers Network among Labor and Employment Law attorneys. Professional Activities include memberships with: Society For Human Resource Management • Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois • Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois • Labor & Employment Sections, American and Illinois Bar Associations • Transportation Lawyers Association
January 15, 2009
“Managing Privilege: New Direction in Diversity” - Gloria Woods
Managing Privilege addresses the impact of the infrequently talked about, but critically important, subject of privilege. We all have privileges that frequently are unrecognized, and in subtle and unconscious ways, create challenges and barriers for historically excluded groups such as those that are disabled. This session enables you to understand and address historical issues of difference that play out in daily behaviors. Understanding privilege moves people from guilt to responsibility for playing a value added role. This role includes creating an environment which values and leverages all of the different skills, talents and backgrounds in the workplace.
· Define privilege and understand its impact on workplace effectiveness
· To understand the importance of consciously recognizing, honoring and managing privilege in
our daily behaviors
· Understand “Personal” Privilege
· Understand the dynamics of privilege on team effectiveness
· Learn strategies to help manage the biases associated with privilege
Gloria J. Woods serves as Vice President of Client Solutions with the Kaleidoscope Group. She is accountable for client strategy development & support, new product development and strategic management of key KG practice areas and advisory groups. Gloria has over 15 years of experience in business as a leader, strategist, consultant, and trainer focusing on diversity strategy development and implementation, training development and delivery, and Human Resources management to support business success. Kaleidoscope Group focuses on how diversity and inclusion can be leveraged in today’s business world and how it can positively impact companies both in the U.S. and abroad.
